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I feel this way towards Pokémon now, which is sad since at one point it was my favorites series of all time. I just can't do it anymore. I'll start, do a few battles before finding I just can't stand the battle system anymore. The general direction of story is the same, save for the finer details, and is never any different. Competitive (and the hours of preparation if you do it legit) isn't fun for me, either. IV's were a mistake. I just don't find ANYTHING in the main series engaging anymore.

It took the better half of two decades, but I think I've officially outgrown mainline Pokémon. I still love the characters and the concept of Pokémon world to death. I just wish Game Freak explored it more. I really do think they need to update turn-based gameplay into something more engaging.

That said, I'll ironically play Mystery Dungeon any day. I just pray they'll also shake that series up a bit, because it too is already starting to stale. Could you imagine if they implemented a pseudo real-time playstyle?

I'm actually feeling very confused right now.

This is the FIRST time I've done anything pony related in ages. So, maybe you guys could help me a little. A speedrun summary is I fell in love with this series and the fandom a few short hours after being introduced to it. And I owe it a lot; it helped me grow as a person, got me back into art... however, in the past year or so, I fell out. I stopped watching the show sometime in season 4, and dropped out the fandom slowly after... not that I participated very much in the first place. Maybe it was the show's direction or fandom drama, but one way or the other, I left.

But out of the blue, after a study session and listening to a perticuarly chill song, I just felt a very strong impulse to come back here... and I saw this thread. My falling out both made me sad, yet I felt it was fitting at the same time... and now, here I am. To anyone who took some time to read this, thanks. I'd welcome any thoughts on it, too.

Just finished watching the episode. It just proves to me that Angel is a little git lol.

Glad to see that Spike actually learned his lesson about taking care of others stuff, let alone pets.

 

Also very happy to see that they answered the old, what happened to the phoenix he had question, that'd been bugging me.

 

And I definitely want to see more of Zecora, hell I'd like her own episode perhaps explaining her back story.

 

Not a bad episode over all really. I was a little surprised to see the inclusion of the CMC (I avoided all the clips and spoilers) but it seemed to work.

Yeah, about Pee Wee.... did that last picture in the picture montage at the beginning imply to you too that he had let Pee Wee return to living with his parents?

Spike and Angel were the bosses of dickery in this episode. It induced SO much hilarity. Zecora's lesson about dragon's greed was the best troll moment I've seen in a while, but really was a much needed lesson.

Twilight had a Chaos Emerald!

Anyone notice Screw Loose was out of the hospital in this episode? :'D I think he/she got better! Kinda. And Big Mac and Cheerilee were walking together! Continuity everywhere! Props to the BG Ponies!

And this episode showed (more strongly than others) that Angel DOES have a heart. Him deciding to help Spike at the end when he realized the dragon was regretful for mistreating them was the best moment we've seen from the little guy so far. Angel just missed Fluttershy so much, he just had to be at his most douche-bag level to anyone trying to keep him away from her. XD Angel reaffirmed for best pet.

I LOVE this episode! It's one of those eps I can rewatch without a second thought... but then again, quite a few of this season's episodes have been that way.

And did anyone else notice Opalescense, who's fed by every 36 and a half minutes by the way (lol), was being carried around by Tank? XD

It's really coming down to the wire here.

Goshdarnit, I really, REAALY wish I wasn't so torn on this one. In this type of competition, Twi and Lyra are practically TIED in my opinion. On the other hoof, I'm leaning more toward Fluttershy than Tavi.

Going into this episode, I knew that it could either be amazing or a giant disaster. I didn't want to see Discord reformed. However, this episode was amazing, and though it seemed a little rushed, his reformation was handled well. It would've been better if it was a two-parter, but Polsky made the most of the little time he got. Discord's antics were top-notch, and Fluttershy was once again shown being the embodiment of kindness, rather than the embodiment of shyness.

Yeah, it certainly was amazing. It felt like a two-parter for a moment there, but I think Discord would need to do something big, like prevent himself from being imprisoned somehow, to call it in.

And yes, it was indeed a breath of fresh air to see once again what Fluttershy's really all about.   Seeing somepony give Discord an actual shot, rather than just going, "Okay, too many pranks. Element blast this sucker. (*Coughcough* Dash *cough*)" drove home just how big a deal showing someone that they care really is. True kindness. Besides, it WAS Discord after all. Reforming him was NOT going to be easy. Celestia didn't bail out from sticking around during his reform process for no reason. (If asked why she wasn't staying, I can almost imagine her saying, "No thanks, I value my sanity.") XD Probably my favorite 'Shy episode so far.

Well, when you've been running a kingdom for over a thousand years, chances are you'll find a better way of handling political dissidents than executions and re-education camps.

True, I can see the convenience behind that for the big "cure the psycho" cases. But reform's such an ugly word, when used in this particular light. At least to me it is. To magically alter someone's way of thinking against their will just feels like outright manipulation. Blek. I'd rather see something that teaches the importance of why someone would need to change, and allow them to understand it themselves. Basically, magical reform just makes me think 'brainwash', instead of, what one could call... 'rehabilitation' reform. But if something could magically 'teach' the importance, that's great. It's just mental override seems like the decimation of free will and choice.

Aaaaand, if someone just outright refuses to change, even after fully understanding things... well there's always imprisonment...

I thought the episode was great. Comedy gold from Discord, as i expected, and I wasn't entirely sure how they were going to "reform" him. I did cringe when Twilight mentioned the existence of a reform spell, but I laughed out loud when I connected the dots and literally yelled "HE ATE THEM!"

 

While I was really expecting that he would just be like, "I just lost the one and only friend I've ever had....IDGAF, I'M DISCORD!" it wouldn't have really made sense otherwise. I mean, what was the other option, being stonified again?

 

Though I wish he messed with them at the very end just to show that he's still chaos-man extraordinaire. At least he mentioned that he would do good "...most of the time...."

 

Overall, I liked it. The statement of chaotic neutrality (or good, even) could have been more clear, and would have been more satisfying, but I still liked because at least he didn't go full on goody-goody.

Agreed, I was sitting down thinking Discord was a mastermind when I realized the reform spells were gone. Bonus points for disposal method. XD (Reform spells... should those even BE legal? They sound so... so downright evil to me.... *Shudders*)

But before that, him eating paper in front of Fluttershy made me think he was simply weirding her out/trolling her hard. Which in a sense he was. lol And same!--- I was SO hoping for a last minute prank too at the end! It's a downer he didn't. But we'll be seeing him again, (soon, hopefully.) so that makes up for it.

Discord in Wonderland, hmm.

EXACTLY!!! The spinning house, going round and round and round sealed that thought for me. This episode was freakin' amazing.

And she couldn't have cast this element protecting spell last time?

 

Also, Celestia's line translated is something like "Have fun, I'm a-getting the @&$@ out of here "

Lol, it kinda does, taking her regal composure is a very hidden fashion to that. Honestly, I don't think she'd be able to win against Discord along and without the elements. He'd break her mind with too many dafuq's... he could pretty much do actual damage after/during that.

Well, here goes nothing. I have a good feeling about this one . I think Too Many Pinkie Pies is about to lose its title as wackiest episode of season three.

I think we can all agree with that idea. I got a very trippy Alice in Wonderland feel through most of this episode. I think Angel's role was really helping, too.

DAT SCREAM. XD

Um... I don't really try to live by anything. No personal code or motto that I follow.

 

I guess if I were to choose something that I tend to live by, it would be: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

 

Now yes, I know this is from the bible. I'll admit I'm not a religious guy however this motto suits the way I try to look at life. Take things under a positive light and the best will come from it. Look at a situation negatively and you will likely get a negative outcome.

 

Now quite often my pessimistic side overpowers my optimistic side and I look at things negatively. This is why quite often I get negative outcomes to most things I do.

You may not define it as a code or motto, but from what I gather, you go by being a good person, and that's all anyone can ask.

You seem like a endearing, warm person too, and I think it's awesome you do fight against negativity. I know so many people who just accept it, I wonder if I should give them bats, tell them the bats are for magically beating negativity into a corner, and hope for a placebo effect. XD

Wow, I can totally see that now! Steering the car with her magic, with a drink in one hoof and a foam finger on the other! xD Someone has to make a picture of that!! It would be awesome. Too bad I can't draw.

*Images of Lyra driving through Ponyville like that, with Bon-Bon looking terrified in the passenger's seat, go through my mind* ...  *Looks at tablet... then back at post... then tablet again, post again...* ... I'mma need that car as a reference pic... *snickers excitedly* Oh, how Discord would approve...

Since you asked, here it is, Lyra fans! http://mlpforums.com/topic/44455-the-most-attractive-pony-tournament-2013-wild-card-round/page-8

But it's stickied at the top of Show Discussion so you can always find it. Lyra's up against Rainbow Dash and it's going to be a tough one. She needs all the votes she can get.

 

Who knows if Lyra can be any more awesome than she is now...but there's no harm in trying!

Time for more pics.

 

Don't ask me where this mysterious picture is from, I have no idea.

 

 

 

Oh right, I know that last pic. So many lulz when I first saw it. And that first one is hilarious. Celestia's kinda like "Oh, damn. Well that sucks. Maybe I should fix it." And for Lyra's part, her expression says it all.

Also, once Lyra wins again RD that's when the soul tearing will begin for me. Why must I choose between two epic unicorns!? Why!? *bawls*

This thread is basically turning into a Lyra fanclub, which wouldn't be such a bad idea.

I second this in becoming the Lyra fanclub thread! I need to go read Anthropology.

Yep, that's the best title I could think of. I might have a better one if I was thinking clearly, but my mind has been hijacked by a sea green pony.

 

24 hours ago I barely knew (or cared) about Lyra. But then something happened. I voted for her in the attractive pony tournament without knowing why, then I looked up some pictures and then I read Anthropology, and now...

I'm a fan. No, more than that. I don't just like Lyra, I LOVE her. I can't get that unicorn out of my head.

 

I didn't understand background pony nuts or WAIFU fans before, but oh god, I think I'm turning into one. Or both. So here's a topic about her. Tell me what you think about her, what kind of pony you think she is, post cute pictures of her...anything and everything Lyra!

Attractive pony tournament? ...Can you send links? I really want to see how that thing panned out. Especially if makes Lyra more awesome than she already is. 

Interesting... I'm no expert myself, but I'd be more than willing to help where I can. That said, what is it you wanted help on specifically? I've seen a few of your pictures on DA and they all look pretty good to me.

Locked in a closet with Rarity/Pinkie Pie.... Huh... well, that could end in a number of different ways...

Rarity scenario, introductions, any proper gentleman would, followed by a short discussion on the likelihood of soon escaping. After that... I'd HAVE to admit to being an admirer. At that point, we can talk all things beauty and art and anything else that comes to mind. (I'd be stuck listening for the 'beauty' aspect of that conversation...) Then I'd remind her (If I could remember) she has magic she could use to help us escape, or she'd remember herself... whichever comes first. XD

Pinkie scenario... Oh God. Closet Party. We all know this to be true. She'd have cake, of course, and I'd imagine conversation would be both easy and fun, and full of me asking questions about the things that pony can go on about. She knows we watch them, so that level of awkwardness would be all but nonexistent.

PARTY CANNON THE DOOR DOWN!

 

MLP car paintjobs seems pretty funny, I would've gone all the way with the interior and maybe get pink colored wheels with custom pony art on it.

That's the beastiest car I have ever seen. Holy crap, that's awesome... YOU OWN THAT?!   GOOD ON YA!

It reminds me of of gonein10seconds's videos. Those are friggin' awesome, and I can never get the song out of my head until days later.

Woah, there are quite a few of us then, eh? I'm not too surprised though, honestly.  Christian or not, bronies tend to be cool/good people. I'm not very religious, but I am a Christian.

Aside from more Rarity episodes, I also want more explanation on Discord's backstory.

 

Like, why he exists, why he ruled over Equestria for an unknown period of time, why he was overthrown by Celestia and Luna, why he's so powerful, his relationship with Celestia...

 

All-in-all, more Discord would be awesome.

 

 

Thankfully, I seem to be getting my wish next episode.  

 

 

At the same time, I can't enforce how much I want a Celestia-Luna episode. I just want to see these two's relationship and how they interact. Some backstory would be cool too. 

You know, I've wondered about how Discord came to be myself (as I'm sure tons of us have XD ). Seriously, just what was up with Equestria 1000 years ago? Discord ruled, and let's not forget that around this time period Sombra was also in power over in Crystal land. Not to mention, the ponies were evidently fearful enough of being out at night (post-Discord and Sombra trauma, maybe?) they made made Luna feel neglected enough to go bonkers-evil-first-season-villain mode.

And yeah, some back story before Discord and Celestia's final confrontation--would indeed be glorious. I doubt we'll see any shipping, but a guy can dream....keep your hooves crossed.

Hmm... maybe somewhere faaaar back in the reaches of time... Discord wasn't such a butt? (He's fun and an awesome villain, but he did do his job and treat the mane six (and everyone else within range) like a butt XD )

This... was beautiful. ='D Ah, now where to begin....?

The beginning, of course. Which was great. About their topic... Scootaloo wants it. XD And then Cheerilee's "Have fun! ...None!" Glitches door. X'D And I second your opinion on the coke party. That was genius. 

Mr.Clean... go home. You're drunk. (Unless you're simply there to enjoy living amongst ponies. You lucky bastard.)

"Where's Apple Bloom?!" "She died!" >Insert random music and lols from the audience here...< She died twice, now that I went back to look at it again... she should stop doing that.

2:10 - 2:22 Was hilarious. "I don't care! Now run along and @#$% your friends." Is it right to laugh this hard at a YTP? Is it really?

I actually like Dane's hustle scene, despite it's lack of ponies. It was wonderfully looped.

Finally, before I prattle on fourever... another fave moment AppleBloom: "We are friends, right?"
Sweetie Belle: "No!"

Scootaloo: "How could we be? We're nazis!"

AppleBloom: Oh.
*All laugh*

This video is wonderfully insane. The lol's were great and much appreciated. Thanks for sharing, PinkiePai

I want more Celestia.

^ This. I totally second that statement about more Celestia. Scenes involving her are nice, but I really want to see a storyline involving her more thoroughly. Dare I say a Ruler or Equestria episode? Maybe Twilight gets to spend an entire day with her... and tries to do anything she can to make the Princess's daily routine easier? xD Hilarity ensues.

Also, moar Rarity, Fluttershy, and Discord. Come on, Saturday....!!

Rainbow Pony Dash! I love that game. It gets soooo addicting sometimes, especially since it uses the famous Robot Unicorn song "Always". Found here: http://arcade.equestriagaming.com/2012/07/rainbow-pony-dash.html

...Dear Celestia... She... she ASLPODES on impacts! :'D Lol, it's all fun and games until your multi-prismatic pegasus explodes due to barreling into a giant silver star. XD

This is one of those flash games that addicts you into playing it over and over and over again.... XD

I wouldn't mind playing a sim pony dating game, would kill time for me. Plus everypony knows that playing a game really does help a community grow.

 

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what about the sim pony dating game? that one is a good one for lols.  That's the only one that I can really think of that isn't the gameloft app that's 'decent'

Speaking of sim datin games... http://www.gentlecolts.org/index.html

These guys are suppose to be putting together a Pony dating sim game. It's not finished yet, but I thought it'd be worth a mention. 

It's a finished game, and a link... no problem!

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/598754

Spoiler: it's freakin' weird, but if you like the "revenge of the sunfish" kinda take on a video game then you're good to go.

Awesome. I'm going to have to give this one a shot soon. (Which means in the next hour or so! XD ) Thanks for sharing!

This is one where you play as Daring Do. It's absolutely fantastic, so well-made and imaginative. It's a must-play for all bronies.

 

http://alexmakovsky.deviantart.com/art/Daring-Do-The-Game-Alpha-WIP-25-293516654

Sweet! Daring Do is best fictional fiction pony. Oh, and to add on to the list, here's that MegaPony game I mentioned. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/07/megapony-episode-1-is-now-available.html

I don't have an actual link to the site, but you can download it straight from Equestria Daily.

what about the sim pony dating game? that one is a good one for lols.  That's the only one that I can really think of that isn't the gameloft app that's 'decent'

Oh, that's a good addition! Do you have a link? And is it finished, or unfinished? Or maybe, is it unfinished with a live demo and is in the works of----*Prevents self from going Pinkie Pie mode*

Okay, so everpony knows how everypony loves some pony games, right ponies? Well, I'm terrible at keeping up with what's done, what's out, and what's what, so how about we make a pony game thread compilation? Just imagine the free time we could kill and the lols!

Small scale games--like a simple flash game-- to bigger scale games like Mega-Pony, Fighting is Magic (I know, it's not out yet.) are all welcome. The more everypony knows about them all, the better.

I'll start with Futzi01 and my favorite flash game by him, Pinkie Jump! http://futzi01.deviantart.com/art/Pinkie-Jump-307939003 It's AWESOME little platformer that's incredulously addictive...

Edit: Ah, so Media Discussion is the right area. Got it.

And a happy new year to you too! 

I didn't have a resolution at first... but I think I got it now: Be the most awesome I can possibly be this year.